Blanton Duncan Warns Maine Crisis Fueled by Radicals
In a Kentuckian's open letter a warning against radical leaders pushing violence over Maine's political conflict. He cites New York World and Courier-Journal on Grant, cautions against mob rule, urges legal channels, and argues a strong central government only heightens danger. Blanton Duncan admonishes readers to avoid bloodshed and uphold constitutional processes.
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New York World
Garcelon
Supreme Court
Courier- Journal
Radical Party
Grant
New York
Courier-Journal
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Tilden
Bayard
Mr. Tilden
Carthage
Maine
Congress
Sharon
Nevada Chronicle
Bere
Republican Party
Washington
Kentucky
Augusta
South
Blanton Duncan
That Corner in Grain and the New York Corner
A financial column argues for a looming shift in global grain pricing led by American exporters. It details New York and Wall Street backed wheat maneuvers, expected exports to the United Kingdom, and rising freight costs, with corn and wheat production forecasts and December price comparisons across the domestic trade.
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Liverpool
England
New York
Wall Street
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
United Kingdom
Australia
Russia
San Francisco
De Bar in '77 Memory Failures Highlight Defense
Lotta testified about playing Musette with Ben De Bar who used the alias Billy Bokus in that year. He often acted with her before. At a rehearsal he forgot a line and Lotta had to cover. She cited further memory lapses to build a strong defense.
Curious Case of Letters at Union Club in New York
A prominent New York merchant wife seized letters addressed to her husband at the Union club revealing infidelity. A divorce suit follows amid debate on letter privacy and club etiquette as other society wives back the owner’s actions while club staff are dismissed.
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New York
Union Club
Belles of
New York Society
Union
Abominable Crimes Alleged Against White River Utes
Denver dispatch reports secret testimony before a commission alleges women at the Meeker agency were outraged by Chief Douglass and followers after capture. General Hatch confirms the rumor and officers say the charges are serious, though exact facts are not yet verifiable.
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Denver
Los Pinos
White River
Commission
Star
Three Children Die In House Fire Near Eaglestown
Mount Holly reports a farmhouse near Eaglestown New Jersey burned early yesterday killing three Gleason children who slept on the second floor. The parents escaped after vainly trying to reach them with a pole and no ladder available.
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New York
Mount Holly
N. J
Matthew Gleason
Eaglestown
Gleason
Tilden Joins New Rapid Transit Scheme
Ex Governor Tilden reportedly backs a Jersey City to Hudson county elevated railroad. Trains will ascend on cog wheels between grades, run every fifteen minutes, and fare five cents. The line is said to open before year end.
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New York
Tilden
Jersey City
Hudson County
Dube Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Levesque Case
Kamouraska, Que. December 24. Dube accused of the murder of Levesque in Cacouna on July 27 last was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
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Kamouraska
Que
Dube
Levesque
Cacouna
McEwen Kills Man in Belle Buckle Duel
Nashville reported Thomas McEwen fatally stabbed a man named Montgomery at Belle Buckle while Montgomery attempted to shoot him. Montgomery died instantly. The incident occurred fifty miles from Nashville and details indicate a single fatal act during a confrontation.
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Nashville
Thomas McEwen
Montgomery
Belle Buckle
Here
The Afghan Battle and Allied News December 23 29 1880s
Official dispatches from Cabul recount General Roberts repelling a large Afghan attack on December 22 23 at Shirpur Belimaroo and Behmaroo with heavy casualties to both sides. Yakoob Khan’s son Musa Khan and relatives were captured. Bala Hissar faces possible early reoccupation. Snow and pursuit limited enemy gains.
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Cabul
War Office
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Calal
Shirpur
Belimaroo Heights
Behmaroo Heights
Mahomed Jun
Moollah
Mushkarim
Musa Khan
Yakoob Khan
Wardak
Gough
Bala Hissar
Dundas
Nugent
Afghanistan
Butkak
General Roberts
General Grants Sentiments Honored at Peace Society
The Philadelphia peace speech by General Grant draws praise from peace advocates and European leaders who may invite him to present proposals for a world court to settle disputes without war. A papal manifesto reportedly echoes similar peace ideals.
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Lowpox
Universal Peace Society
Philadelphia
Friends of the
Peace Movement
Europe
Court of Arbitration For
Rome
Brute Bloodhound Fight Ends in Fatality Admitted
Patsy Brennan a famed pugilist fought a Siberian bloodhound in secret for 250 dollars on Harlem ridge road. The dog died within an hour after the brutal match. Brennan sustains severe lacerations but is not dying. Spectators included prominent sporting men as police search for others involved.
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St. Louis
Patsy Brennan
Ace
Harlem Ridge Road
Patsy
Brennan
Perenne
Theatre Crowd Panic Averted By Actors Arrival
A disturbance at the Ene Theatre led officers to remove an objectionable person. A spectator cried Fire and several women fainted, creating fear of panic until Miss Kate Claxton and her husband appeared on stage and assured there was no danger. The play resumed and concluded.
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Ene Theatre
Kate Claxton
Converted Clown Dan Rice Speaks at Cass Avenue Sanitarium
Dan Rice, once a celebrated clown, appeared before temperance supporters at the Sanitarium on Cass avenue. He confessed past drunkenness, recounting stints at saloons and a vow to reform, stating temperance will never have a stronger advocate than him.
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Cass Avenue
Dan
Solomon
Barnum
St. Louis
General Grant
Grant
Tam
A Second Old Hickory and Maine political tension
In Washington December 26 a Bangor arms transit dispute stirs Capitol discussions. Governor Garcelon of Maine wins Democratic support as Blaine’s bribery fears grow. The Maine crisis shapes potential Fusion prospects and a possible presidential bid, while New York and Boston markets show a quiet week with mixed stock activity and bond notes.
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Augusta
Garcelon
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Blaine
Star
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Andrew Jackson
Lewiston
New York
Luther
Boston Markets Practical Look Ahead For New Year
Commercial matters in Boston show renewed activity after a stormy spell and Christmas. Prices for goods like pig iron, wool, cotton hold firm while demand edges up. furnaces are backed by orders, a potential scarcity looms as the year ends. exports rise to 53,808,514 with notable activity in apples, beans, cheese, coal, coffee, copper, corn, and flour markets. overall tone favors cautious optimism with improved business after holidays.
New York Markets For Saturday December 27 19th Century Trade
Prices for flour and meal were firm with holiday tone as No 2 flour near 4 4096, Minnesota patents at 7 28 25, corn meal and buckwheat flour listed. Cotton quoted nominal as exchanges closed. Provisions firm with meal and bacon sales, lard at 7 0 0 to 8 1 7 and dressed hogs higher. Grain mixed with wheat rising on spot sales and No 2 red winter near 8 1 64 for February. Turpentine and rosin firm, tallow steady, whiskey quiet, and ocean freights dull. Petroleum certificates described as panicky and closed with sellers at 21 11.
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Hholve Vermont
Choice Vermont Dairies
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Ile
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Java
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Shore
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Ohio
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Muscatel
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Houston Rose
Maloe Central
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Sigade
Rick
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Ramroon
Turks Island
Jobbine
Tarbo
Southern Bakers
Southern
Iroceries
New Orleans
Hama
Harley Small Isgore de
Udige
Maine
Tike
Metropolitan county men in fatal Columbia shooting
Filmore Kennaird and Frank Rice of Metcalf county quarreled in Columbia Kentucky on December 27. Kennaird shot Rice, who died from his wounds. Police investigations are underway and no further details are available.
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Columbia, Ky
Filmore Kennaird
Frank Rice
Metcalf County
Untitled New York Bank Ad Fragment
A partial OCR fragment advertises a money offer with terms from ten to one thousand dollars. It mentions TER CO and Bankars at 7 William Street New York with unclear dates or days.
Inordinate Grain Speculation Shifts Money to New York
Finance writers report an extraordinary year end shift of funds as banks hold only a quarter million beyond required reserves. A large grain speculator with 8,000,000 bushels in Chicago drives western stocks to New York, with $12.5 million tied to cash and options. The activity disturbs money markets and exchange rates, drawing sharp condemnation.
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New York
The
Commercial Bulletin
Chicago
Live Stock Markets Brighton and Watertown 1879 sales
Stock totals at Brighton mark ets show cattle 1523 sheep and lambs 4000 swine 12580 with Western cattle 1056 Eastern 307. Prices strong for beef cattle though supply light. Milch cows, calves, and store cattle listed. Hides and tallow quoted. At Watertown market cattle 312 sheep and lambs 1256 swine 10637 with meat prices advancing for beef and store cattle, fat hogs easing. Poultry demand quiet as Christmas week slows trade.
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Brighton
Brightedal
Maine
Watertown
Xeen
Canada
Gloucester Fish Market Week Notes and Prices
Regular Gloucester market report from December 27 notes 5 arrivals from the Banks totaling about 130000 pounds of halibut, 11 arrivals from Georges with about 150000 pounds of codfish and 4400 barrels of halibut, plus 2 arrivals from Grand Manan with frozen herring. Demand is strong for the season, stock light, with prices listed for cod, haddock, hake, halibut, and other fish.
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Gloucester
Georges
Grand Menan
Huaddock
Haddock
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